2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart Concept

2006 Greater L.A. Auto Show

We were all hoping for an Eclipse version of the Lancer Evolution since it was unveiled at the 2005 NAIAS. We’ll keep our fingers crossed that a Ralliart version makes it to production. Immediately noticeable are the cosmetic tweaks: front- and rear-fascia updates, lower body-side cladding, and unique wheels, to name a few. Carbon fiber has been used on various body parts including, the hood, roof, front and rear fascias, and front fenders. Horsepower is increased to a monstrous 400. Ralliart went shopping in Mitsubishi’s local parts bin and borrowed the engine from the Lancer Evolution. Modifications were made to the air intake and some HKS parts were added along with the much-needed all-wheel-drive system from the Lancer Evolution to throw down that massive power to the pavement. Contact with the road is handled via AVS Sport Yokohama tires wrapped around high-performance 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels. This model would definitely outrun the last Lancer Evolution MR we tested, which ran the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds. We predict a quarter-mile time of 12.6 for the Eclipse Ralliart concept.